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SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live\n\n							\n		\n\n		\n	\n\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-5-15-may-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251029T051535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T091017Z
UID:6117-1779321600-1780012799@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Working With Emotions 21-28 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/working-with-emotions-21-28-may-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251029T051640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T051640Z
UID:6119-1780444800-1781395199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3-13 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-3-13-june-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251227T084517Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Compassion 21 - 28 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/meditation-retreat-stillness-compassion-21-28-june-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251227T090641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T070225Z
UID:6191-1783209600-1784159999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 5 - 15 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-5-15-july-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251227T090805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T080042Z
UID:6193-1784592000-1785283199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training 21 - 28 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/meditation-retreat-stillness-mind-training-21-28-july-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251227T091051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091051Z
UID:6197-1785801600-1786751999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 14 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-4-14-aug-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251227T091236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T091236Z
UID:6199-1787270400-1787961599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Emotional Intelligence 21 - 28 Aug 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/meditation-retreat-stillness-emotional-intelligence-21-28-aug-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20260320T052026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T052103Z
UID:6532-1788393600-1789343999@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 3 -13 Sept- 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-3-13-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20260320T054242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T054242Z
UID:6552-1789862400-1790553599@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Compassion in Everyday Life - 20 Sept 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/compassion-in-everyday-life-20-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260501T073845
CREATED:20251227T091327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055549Z
UID:6201-1791072000-1791763199@kopanmonastery.org
SUMMARY:Introduction To Buddhism 4 - 11 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/introduction-to-buddhism-4-11-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
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SUMMARY:Another World Is Possible 16 - 21 Oct 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Retreat - Stillness & Mind Training\n21 - 28 July\, 2026				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					21 - 28 July 2026\n(7-Day Retreat)				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Registration\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n					Led by: Ven. Thubten Khadro\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									This beginner-friendly retreat offers a supportive environment to slow down\, simplify\, and become familiar with the mind. Through periods of silence and guided meditation\, participants learn how to settle attention and develop inner steadiness. Silence provides the space to observe thoughts and emotions with greater clarity and care. Alongside stillness\, the retreat introduces the Buddhist mind training tradition known as Lojong\, which offers practical methods for transforming problems and difficulties into the path of growth. Rather than avoiding challenges\, participants learn how to work skilfully with discomfort\, strong emotions\, and dissatisfaction. 								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									Retreat highlights include: Guided sitting and walking meditationsMeditation instructions for calming and concentrating the mind (Shamatha)Teachings and meditations on mind training (Lojong)Silence from 5:45pm until after lunch the following daySmall-group sharing circles for connected reflectionPractical guidance for integrating meditation and mind training into daily lifeImportant to note: No previous meditation experience is requiredCommitment to maintain the designated periods of silenceCommitment to attend all sessions\, including the Sharing CirclesThis retreat is not a Vipassana (Goenka) retreatDaily Schedule 6:45 am – Morning Meditation7:30 am – Breakfast9:00 am – Sitting Meditation (with short break)10:00 am – Walking Meditation10.30 to 11.30 – Sitting Meditation (with short break)11:30 am – Lunch & Break2:00 pm – Sharing Circle3:30 pm – Afternoon Teachings5:00 pm – Tea Break5:45 pm – Sitting Meditation (with short break)6:30 pm – Dinner7:30 pm – Evening Program (Talk\, Q&A\, or Meditation)Disclaimer  Meditation can sometimes bring up difficult emotions or unresolved issues\, particularly for those with existing mental health conditions. If you have any concerns about your emotional wellbeing\, we encourage you to speak with a healthcare professional before attending. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment\, but individual experiences with meditation may vary. 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Details of the retreatRETREAT DATE:   21 July – 28 July 2026 RETREAT LEADER:   Ven. Thubten Khadro FLAT FEE IN A DORM:   US$ 140  The retreat fee includes all meals\, accommodation in a dormitory and a free book. Students can also choose staying in single\, double and triple rooms with private or shared facilities. There is an extra charge for these type of rooms\, please click here and use the red column to know the daily room charges\, you will need to add these to the Flat Retreat Fee.  When you do your booking\, please choose your room preferences in accordance with your budget based on this list. Please note that single rooms are limited. We cannot guarantee you will be accommodated in your first room choice\, rooms are allocated by order of booking and are confirmed upon arrival. Check-in time starts at 9am on 21 July. The first session is at 5.30pm\, please make sure to be here at that time. Our reception opens at 9 am and closes at 5.30 pm\, arrivals are due to be done only within these times.  The retreat concludes on 28 July with lunch. Mobile phones\, laptops and other internet-enabled devices must be checked in at the reception for the duration of the retreat. Read more on retreat guidelines. During your stay at Kopan\, please observe our dress code and ensure your clothing is appropriate for a monastic environment. You can review the guidelines here. 								\n				\n				\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Enrolment\n				\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									LocationKopan Monastery 								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org\n											\n									\n						\n						\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n						\n							\n									Get The Direction\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									\nOrganizer\n\nKopan SPC \n								\n				\n				\n				\n							\n							\n											\n\n												\n													\n										spc@kopanmonastery.org
URL:https://kopanmonastery.org/event/another-world-is-possible-16-21-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Kopan Monastery\, Budhanilkantha Municipality\, Ward 11\, Kathmandu\, Nepal\, Kathmandu\, Nepal
ORGANIZER;CN="Kopan SPC":MAILTO:spc@kopanmonastery.org
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